Monthly Archives: November 2025

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Sultan bin Ahmed and Jawaher Al Qasimi inaugurate debut edition of Sharjah Human Development Forum

Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi: Heritage of nations deserves to be studied, documented, and placed in the minds of new generations.
Jawaher Al Qasimi: When we invest in Arab youth, we invest in the homeland and in civilisation itself.


Sharjah, November 19, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, in the presence of Her Highness Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, attended the launch of the inaugural Sharjah Human Development Forum on Wednesday. The event, held at UOS’s Al Razi Hall, ran under the theme “Humanity and Heritage in Palestine.”

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Technologies

OPSWAT Academy Named Continuing Professional Education Partner for Cybersecurity by ISC2 Collaboration enables cybersecurity professionals taking OPSWAT Academy training to earn credits towards ISC2™ certifications

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Nov. 20, 2025 – OPSWAT Academy, a premier provider of critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity training, today announced it was named a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Submitter Partner by ISC2™. The collaboration enables cybersecurity professionals worldwide to grow their expertise while meeting maintenance requirements for their ISC2 certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, and additional globally recognized credentials.

Irfan Shakeel, VP of Training and Certifications at OPSWAT

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Business & Investments

Italy Strengthens its Role in the UAE’s Construction and Design Sectors with Over €166 Million in 2024 Exports and Continued Momentum into 2025

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) to present nearly 100 Manufacturers to Showcase Advanced Construction Technologies and Stone Solutions at Big 5 Global and Marble & Stone World 2025

Dubai, UAE, 20 November 2025: The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is set to highlight Italy’s growing influence in the UAE’s construction and design sectors. This will be showcased through a strong national presence at Big 5 Global 2025 and Marble & Stone World 2025, held from November 24 to 27, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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Technologies

Gulf Cybersecurity spend to top Dh120 Billion by 2030 as AI fuels new era of sovereign resilience

Regional cybersecurity spending to double by 2030 from Dh 60.6 billion in 2024, with the UAE’s AI-driven security market growing more than fourfold to exceed Dh19.6 billion.

Dubai, Nov 20 –  Cybersecurity spending across the Gulf is projected to surpass Dh120 billion by 2030, as artificial intelligence, sovereign cloud strategies, and hyperscale data infrastructure redefine the region’s digital future, according to a new report from Grand View Research, Cyber Resilience in the Gulf: Where Technology Meets Sovereign Risk (2025 Edition).

Swayam Dash, Managing Director and Co-Founder at Grand View Research

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Sports & Recreations

2025 ADT10: Vista Riders defend 109 as Ashraf shuts out Royal Champs

Ben McDermott and Dwaine Pretorius shine with the bat, but Riders’ bowlers script a composed defence ~

Abu Dhabi, 19 November 2025: The second encounter of the day at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 saw the Vista Riders seal a 9-run win over the Royal Champs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Vista Riders posted 109/7 thanks to impactful cameos from Ben McDermott (31 off 16) and Dwaine Pretorius (31 off 12), after an early wobble triggered by Haider Razzaq’s three-wicket burst.

Dwaine Pretorius of Vista Riders warm up prior to the Match 4 of the Abu Dhabi T10 between the Royal Champs and Vista Riders held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 19th November, 2025.

Photo by Faheem Hussain/ CREIMAS

McDermott stabilised the innings during a shaky middle phase, while Pretorius provided the late acceleration that proved crucial in a low-scoring contest. In reply, the Royal Champs looked on course during a blistering 50-run stand between Jason Roy and Brandon McMullen, who took them to 67/3 inside six overs.

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